Joy In Christ

"Christ came to bring joy; joy to children, joy to parents, joy to families and friends, joy to the sick and elderly, joy to all humanity. In a true sense Joy is the keynote message of Christianity, and the recurring motif of the Gospels. Go therefore and become messengers of joy." -Pope John Paul II

April 28, 2007

Do Not Hinder Them

There was a long delay in my twins receiving this sacrament. Several scriptures along with teachings of the church explaining the importance of baptism.

Jesus' words "do not hinder them", coupled with John 3:5, have often echoed in my mind.

Wednesday, our parish called to ask if we'd like to have our children baptized at Saturday's Mass! My answer, "Absolutely!" How could I say anything else?

It was unusually long, at 2 1/2 hours, but of course, worth every second.

Our entire family participated in the baptisms. My mother stood in for their Godmother who couldn't make it from California on such short notice. Both of my brothers came even though I was only able to tell them today!

Nicholas, who was baptized in 1997, was asked by the deacon to assist by carrying the oil of chrism, as he walked down the line of families rubbing it on the crown of the children. Nicholas said he felt blessed to assist during his siblings baptism.

Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. ~~John 3:5

Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. ~~ Luke 18:16

Comments

How beautiful!congradulations! I check your blog often because our families are so similiar. I wish I could send you a picture. My 3 year old dauaghter while lookig at your baptismal picture said,"which one is me?" I had to laugh and share that with you!Keep up the God work!